Would you agree that The Blues is the original American art form?

Consider that Blues cannot trace its direct roots to any African music form or any European music form. And it is the foundation for all American music forms that followed: rock, jazz, even country and bluegrass.
Also, it was prevalent early in this country’s history – some historians say that it became common as early as [...]

Who would like to exercise their brains from the 40’s, 50’s, 60’s, 70’s, 80’s and 90’s?

Again BA and 10 points to the first that answers all correctly. If no one can get them all correct I will give BA to the one who gets the most right.
1. This blues legend ran a juke joint in the early 40’s.
2. This 50’s Country Legend led a hard life and [...]

What would be a good title for my project on Blues music?

So I’m doing a project for National History Day. My topic is Blues music and how it started almost all of the different genres of music known today. For example, Blues went to rock and roll, Rock and roll went to country or something along those lines. I am doing an exhibit and I need [...]

What would be a good blues song to go with a video I’m making?

I am making a video for my African Studies course school project about blues music, but I’m having a hard time finding “perfect” song to go with the video.
The project deals with the history of blues, such as slavery and spirituals, and the growth of blues music through America.